The Patient Has Been Bedridden for Several Months Owing to Severe

question 12

Multiple Choice

The patient has been bedridden for several months owing to severe congestive heart disease.In determining a plan of care for this patient that will address his activity level,the nurse formulates which of the following nursing diagnoses?

• A) Fatigue related to poor physical condition
• B) Impaired gas exchange related to decreased cardiac output
• C) Decreased cardiac output related to decreased myocardial contractility
• D) Activity intolerance related to physical deconditioning

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Definitions:

Sphincter

A circular muscle that normally maintains constriction of a natural body passage or orifice and that relaxes as required by normal physiological functioning.

Pancreas

A gland located in the abdomen that produces digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar levels.

Small Intestine

Part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine, where most digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.

Ileum

The final and longest segment of the small intestine, where absorption of nutrients and minerals is completed.